As a trustee, you must perform your duties in accordance with a certain standard. Understanding this standard is crucial to avoiding liability.
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Under California trust law, trustees have an obligation to fulfill certain duties. In 1995, California adopted its own version of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act, imposing a prudent investor rule. Learn more here.
Table of Contents Key Takeaways Understanding Beneficiary Rights to an Accounting When a Trustee Must Provide…
When a beneficiary objects to a trust accounting, the objection must be in good faith. If not, the beneficiary may face financial penalties.
As the beneficiary of a trust, you may be entitled to receive a distribution of trust property. You have certain legal rights with regard to this inheritance.
Table of Contents Key Takeaways Understanding Ownership in a Revocable Living Trust Roles of the Grantor,…
If you haven’t received a copy of the trust document, other issues may be delaying your...
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If you haven’t gotten a copy of the trust document, there might be other problems in...
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Unfortunately, trustees do not always fulfill their obligations to the best of their abilities, and the California Probate Code provides many reasons for seeking the removal of a trustee from the San Diego probate court.
Table of Contents Key Takeaways The Beneficiary Notification Process in California General Timelines for Beneficiary Notification...
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